/01: Introduction to the institution
Jiangnan University, located in Jiangsu, is a key construction university directly under the Ministry of Education and the national "211 Project" and a double-first-class discipline construction university. The school has a long history of running a school, a thick cultural accumulation, the school's comprehensive strength is high, and the teaching staff is strong.
Its clothing design and engineering major is a national characteristic major, a key construction major in Jiangsu Province, and a brand major in Jiangsu Province. Originating from the fashion design major opened by Wuxi Institute of Light Industry in 1985, it is one of the earliest clothing undergraduate majors founded in the mainland.
/02: Admissions Details
*The above are all design majors, excluding engineering.
*The above is the 2022 graduate school information, the latest enrollment brochure has not yet been announced.
/03: Exam details
We can observe from the enrollment directory that the content of the 2022 Jiangnan University master's, master's and non-full preliminary examination theory examinations are the same, and all three are tested for "706 Clothing Basic Theory". The focus of the master's degree and the other two preliminary hand-drawn exams will be slightly different. The examination subject of the master's degree is "505 professional comprehensive", while the master's degree and part-master's degree are "506 comprehensive design". Let's take a look at what these three subjects are tested for
*Based on the 2022 Jiangnan University Admissions Network, the examination syllabus shall prevail.
A Main assessment content:
The candidates' basic theoretical knowledge of clothing design and textile design is comprehensively assessed.
1. Candidates are required to have a solid theoretical knowledge of clothing and textile design.
——Have a clear grasp of the basic aesthetic principles of clothing design and the basic evolution of Chinese and foreign clothing history
——Have a strong sensitivity and control ability to art fashion and fashion
2. At the same time, candidates are required to have a certain ability and direction of independent thinking and in-depth research, and can independently analyze the relevant theories of clothing, textile design and culture.
B Exam Composition/Question Type:
In recent years, the paper of Jiangnan University's Dyeing Direction Theory Examination is mainly composed of three blocks, each of which is a different question type. The main question types are: brief questions, noun explanations, essay questions, short answer questions, design comment questions, etc. The question types of Jiangnan University Dyeing Theory Exam are not fixed every year.
C Examination Method: Closed-book written test, answered on the answer sheet.
D Time limit: 180 minutes (3 hours)
E True Questions (2022):
F Bibliography:
1. Introduction to FashionOlogy (Revised Edition), edited by Liu Xiaogang, Donghua University Press
2. History of Chinese Clothing, edited by Zhang Jingqiong and Li Min, Donghua University Press
3. History of Western Clothing (Second Edition), edited by Li Dangqi, Higher Education Press
A Main assessment content:
*The difference between 505 and 506 is mainly reflected in the "assessment content part" in the examination syllabus.
505 Professional Synthesis:
The subject is divided into two parts: theoretical assessment and design creation.
1. Candidates who pay attention to the assessment of design have a more comprehensive grasp of the relevant basic theoretical knowledge in the field of fashion design, have a more systematic understanding of research methods, are familiar with the development dynamics and fashion trends at home and abroad in the field, have more cutting-edge design insights on design problems, and have clear logical thinking, problem analysis ability, problem solving ability and text expression ability.
2. At the same time, the assessment of students can be problem-oriented, through innovative design thinking, reasonable design schemes and comprehensive design expression and practical application ability, accurate answers to design topics and design creation.
506 Integrated Design:
Candidates applying for art design (professional degree) are required to have basic knowledge of clothing and textile design and comprehensive design and reality
Practice ability to carry out a more comprehensive assessment. Through the testing of design basic principles and design practice ability, understand:
1. The basic expressiveness of the candidate's design effect
2. Have a strong sensitivity and control ability to design art fashion and fashion
3. Good comprehensive coordination design ability of related decoration, details, structure and other aspects
4. Understanding of formal beauty and cultural connotation.
B Exam Composition:
The 505 professional synthesis is mainly composed of two sections, namely design questions and essay questions. Among them, design questions accounted for 120 points, and essay questions accounted for 30 points. There is no correlation between the two.
C Exam Method:
1. The examination method of design questions is hand-drawn. In recent years, the examination form of hand-drawn examination questions at Jiangnan University has been relatively stable. The exam questions usually give 4 inspiration diagrams and a style reference chart. Candidates are required to draw inspiration plates based on 4 inspiration drawings, combined with inspirational print pattern designs. Combined with the style reference drawing with the clothing renderings with a sense of series and attached to the style drawings, the pattern design is reflected in the renderings.
The content involved in the exam is relatively rich, mainly divided into: inspiration version, pattern design, design renderings, design style drawings.
a, inspiration version: The inspiration version required by Jiangnan University is actually similar to the inspiration version we usually do in the course, it can include colors, elements, silhouette elements, clothing materials, etc. The difference between homework and usual homework is that it needs to be hand-drawn.
At the same time, we also need to consider the sense of form after the combination of each part of the content.
b. Pattern design: it is required to have a sense of formal beauty, reflect the theme content, and be able to reasonably apply it to the renderings.
c. Renderings: Generally drawing double renderings, need to pay attention to the sense of series, need to use the pattern design reasonably.
d. Style diagram: Accurately reflects the process and structure of clothing.
Candidates must bring their own 2 blank pieces of ordinary A3 paper (not less than 70 grams), their own drawing board, using black or colored pencils, black pencils, colored water-based or oily markers, rulers, curve boards, erasers, adhesive tape paper for fixing, and no watercolor or gouache paint.
2. Essay questions are answered on the answer card. In recent years, the essay questions of Jiangnan University's 505 professional comprehensive and 506 comprehensive design are relatively biased towards current affairs questions, and everyone can prepare early.
D Time limit: 180 minutes (3 hours)
E True Questions (2022):
F Excellent renderings display:
/04: Points to note for professional preparation
Theory Exams:
1. The content of Jiangnan University's clothing theory examination has changed greatly in recent years, so everyone should have a comprehensive control over the knowledge of various aspects (fashion trends, cutting-edge technology, clothing history, fashion information, etc.).
2. Use more cases when writing essay questions, and learn to quote scriptures.
Hand-drawn exam:
1. Lay a good foundation for hand painting, such as human body proportions and dynamics, facial and limb depictions, etc.
2. Copy excellent hand-drawn works.
3, it is best to insist on drawing an effect map every day, if you really can't squeeze time, you can carry out some local exercises.
4. In the later stage of preparation, you need to pay attention to improving the speed of hand drawing.
/05: Difficulty of examination
According to Tianmeng statistics, the annual enrollment ratio of 21 Jiangnan University design (fashion design) is about 23.3:1, and the enrollment ratio of art design (fashion design) is about 7.4:1, and the recruitment status of 2022 has not yet been announced (as of this writing).
The following is the re-examination score range of jiangnan university clothing major candidates this year, which can be used as a reference.
Overall, most of the candidates' scores are concentrated in the range of 380-399 points, and a considerable number of candidates have achieved 400+ scores. Overall, there is still some competitive pressure. It is rumored that Jiangnan University does not protect the first choice, which you can also pay attention to.
From the perspective of examination content, the question types of Jiangnan University's theoretical examinations have changed relatively largely, and the hand-drawn direction examination questions are extremely targeted, which may bring certain difficulties to the examination and research.